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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 256.02 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 256.02 and 144.04 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 256.02 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/256.02 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 256.02 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 36,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,877.12/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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